James J. Boyer Jr., 39, was fatally shot in Columbia, South Carolina, on the evening of Saturday, November 3, 2018. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 400 block of Providence Plantation Circle. He sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken by EMS to Palmetto Health Richland, where he was pronounced dead at 9:49 p.m. that same evening.

Authorities from the Richland County Sheriff's Department said the shooting followed an argument that escalated into violence; the investigation was described as ongoing at the time. Boyer, known as Jimmy, was an eight-year Air Force veteran who worked as a Crew Chief on F-15 jets, later served as an EMT, and was employed by CarQuest. He is survived by his wife, daughters, step-children, and his mother.

The sheriff’s office asked the public for help and directed tips to Crimestoppers. There have been no publicly reported arrests or suspects identified in connection with his death. If anyone knew James or has information about the shooting on November 3, 2018, please come forward to investigators.